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No Prep STEM Sub Plans - Science Flexible Thinking & Critical Thinking Activity
Need a quick, easy STEM activity to implement in 30 minutes or less? How about just 10-15 minutes? STEM Improv focuses on developing creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP).If you've ever found yourself pressed for time, in need of no prep STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more -- or confused about how to help students develop creativity and imagination -- you'll love STEM Improv! Here's how it works:1. Stud
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Egg Drop STEM Activity End of Year STEM Challenge Force and Motion Engineering
Are you looking for an end of year STEM challenge that's always a crowd pleaser? This classic STEM challenge appeals to kids of all ages, and is an excellent way to explore force and motion, drag, and iterative design and testing. Will the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? If you have thought about trying a STEM challenge but weren't sure where to start, this is a great challenge to start with. ✏️ What materials will I need? ✏️ Use a variety of easy-to-find
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Jabari Jumps Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test a diving board for Jabari, and learn how to have courage through mindful moments. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of STEM resources designed to follow the CASEL Framework for social emotional Learning. Self-Awareness includes the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how the
1st - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
Engineering Design Process Posters and STEM Question Cards and Strategies
Make STEM conversations more purposeful with STEM Questioning Strategies, a classroom-ready resource designed to help students think through each phase of the engineering design process.These prompts give teachers practical questions to ask when students get stuck, need to explain their thinking, or are ready to reflect and improve.This resource supports the full STEM process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Share. Use the posters to introduce or reinforce each step, keep the ques
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Cranberry Tower STEM Challenge and Close Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge in November or any day of the year, this Cranberry Tower with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering design challenge. Integrating ELA into your STEM challenges has nev
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Valentine’s Science & Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day Kindness Activity Center
Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? This Valentine STEM activity combines engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork to create the ultimate no-prep Valentine’s Day lesson! Perfect for grades 2–8, the Tower of Love Challenge encourages students to design and build the tallest structure possible using Valentine’s cards or kindness compliment cards. This activity blends creativity with critical thinking, making it ideal for Valentine’s Day centers
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest Corn STEM
Thanksgiving Science Activity – Pilgrims & Native Americans Harvest STEM Challenge. Bring history and science together with this hands-on Thanksgiving science activity! In the Harvest Corn STEM Challenge, kids design and build tools to help the Pilgrims and Native Americans cultivate and harvest corn, learning about farming, agriculture, and natural resources in the process. This challenge is the perfect mix of engineering, creativity, and science, making it one of the most engaging Thanksgiving
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
The Day You Begin Self Awareness SEL Activity and Read Aloud STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM, SEL, and Literacy in your classroom!In this STEM Lesson, students learn about the importance of Self-Awareness. They design, build, and test a Coat of Arms and stand. Students get to share about themselves and discover similarities and differences they have with their classmates. This activity encourages students to have confidence in themselves and to celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. CASEL Framework: Self AwarenessThis activity is a part of a series of ST
1st - 5th
Art, Engineering, English Language Arts
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.10
+8
Also included in: Self Awareness SEL Activities and Read Aloud STEM Challenges Bundle
Bird Feeder STEM Challenge Nature and Outdoor Project Engineering Design Process
Calling all budding engineers and nature enthusiasts! In this nature-based STEM challenge, students will design and create their very own bird feeder using recyclable materials (whether it's a regular one or a clever squirrel-proof version). Let your students' creativity take flight! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ ✅ Getting Started: Suggested Material List ✅ STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge. ✅ Challenge IncludesTeacher NotesSample PicturesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at your
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Back to School Quick STEM Challenges & Teambuilding for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Kick off the school year with hands-on Back-to-School Quick STEM Challenges designed to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Day 1! This no-prep resource includes 12 low-material Quick STEM Challenge Task Cards, each paired with a student planning and reflection worksheet to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Perfect for STEM enrichment, icebreakers, and team-building activities, these quick-build challenges are a classroom favorite for upper eleme
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Measurement
NGSS
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
+4
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Winter STEM, Science & SEL Activity
Help students stay engaged before winter break or ease back into learning after winter break with an engaging winter STEM and science activity designed to kick off December or January! In this Snow Scoop STEM Challenge (Google Slides™ edition), kids design and test snow scoops to clear a snowy path or collect the most “snow,” reinforcing engineering, levers, and simple machines in a fun, hands-on way. This digital version is perfect for 1:1 classrooms, distance learning, or tech-integrated STEM
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Groundhog Day STEM - Groundhog Day Science - Groundhog Day Shadows Art & Science
This Groundhog Day STEM challenge engages students in exploring light, shadows, and design through hands-on experimentation and creative shadow art. Bring Groundhog Day to life in your classroom with this versatile STEM and science activity combining both printable and digital Google Slides™ resources. Perfect for grades 2–8, this resource is packed with NGSS-aligned lessons, editable templates, and extensions for a variety of classroom settings. How It Works:Students work individually or i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Bucket Filler Activities - 3 STEM Challenges & Computer Science Activity
Whether you are looking for a back to school bucket filling activity or a hands-on way to introduce or reinforce this classroom kindness concept, your students will complete 3 STEM challenges and a computer science activity (unplugged or digital with Google Slides). These activities are able to be completed in the classroom or in a distance learning environment. While STEM is better if completed in teams, these activities may be done alone by students as well. This a a great back to school act
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Valentines STEM Design Challenge Valentines Day Party Activity and Close Reading
Are you looking for fun Valentine's Day STEM activities for your classroom this February? STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. Perfect to use as a class challenge any day of the year, this LOVE BUGS with CLOSE READING STEM Challenge seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by including a high interest close reading passage and assessment that pairs perfectly with the fun engineering
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering
Severe Weather & Natural Disasters STEM Activity - Earth Science Fun
Looking for an engaging way to teach severe weather, natural disasters, and Earth science? Students will design and build shelters to withstand extreme weather while developing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Perfect for grades 2–8, this challenge brings real-world problem-solving into your weather & natural disasters science activities. This Google Slides Weather STEM activity combines hands-on building with paperless student slides, making it eas
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Roller Coaster STEM Activity-Design a Track for Speed and Motion | Energy Units
🎢 Roller Coaster STEM Activity: Design a Track for Speed and Motion Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this exciting hands-on STEM challenge! In this activity, students design and build their own roller coaster tracks while exploring how gravity, force, and motion work together to move objects. Young learners take on the role of engineers as they create, test, and improve their roller coaster designs—making learning both meaningful and fun. As seen throughout the resource, student
K - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
Joint Movement Investigation STEM | Human Body and Skeletal System Units (K-2nd)
🦴 Joint Movement Investigation STEM | How Do Your Joints Help You Move? (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Help students discover how their bodies move with this engaging Joint Movement Investigation STEM activity! This hands-on resource introduces the role of joints and encourages students to explore movement through testing, building, and observing. Students will learn that joints are where bones meet and allow the body to move in different ways. The explanation on page 2 clearly shows examples like
PreK - 3rd
Anatomy, Biology, Engineering
Cell Division (Mitosis) STEM | Explore How Cells Grow and Divide For 3rd - 9Th
Cell Division (Mitosis) STEM | Explore How Cells Grow and Divide 3rd Make complex science simple and engaging with this hands-on Cell Division (Mitosis) STEM activity! This resource introduces young learners to how cells grow, divide, and create new cells through interactive worksheets and a creative model-building challenge. Students will explore the stages of mitosis, understand why cell division is important for growth and repair, and build their own visual models to represent the process
1st - 9th
Biology, Engineering, General Science
STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor Workbook | GATE
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prep activity that actually teaches them how to think, not just what to build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!💡 This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ (The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineer
3rd - 7th
Engineering, General Science
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
Aerodynamics & Drag DBQ/CER | Engineering Standard Aligned | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length NGSS Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Aerodynamics and Drag Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Engineering & Design, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for gifted & talented mid
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Informational Text
Egg Drop STEM Challenge – Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide
The Egg Drop Challenge is exciting, emotional, and hands-on — and it can also feel overwhelming to run if you’ve never done it before. This Teacher Facilitation & Flow Guide is designed to support teachers as they run the Egg Drop Engineering Challenge, helping you manage testing days, student reactions, and classroom flow while keeping the focus on learning, iteration, and problem-solving. This resource is teacher-facing only and focuses on how the challenge should feel, not step-by-step in
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Quick Build STEM Activities for Sub Plans, Centers & Early Finishers | Animals
Quick Build STEM Activities are the perfect addition to any classroom. Teachers who are limited on time will love using these simple STEM activities in centers, makerspaces, choice boards and more! A quick build in STEM is like a quick write in ELA: Students will not go all the way through the engineering design process; instead, they will choose a challenge and quickly “draft” a design to build. The focus of these activities is primarily on the build. Reflection questions are also provided for
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
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